Everyone agrees that the mood across America is changing rapidly. We seem to be entering a new period of national urgency, and perhaps even global crisis. Neil Howe saw this coming. In his 1997 book The Fourth Turning, Howe and his co-author William Strauss predicted that this was just where America would be today. They uncovered a remarkable pattern in American history, a cycle of recurring eras driven by generational changes. In this exclusive interview with video journalist Bill Delano, Howe explains why the mood of America is changing. He outlines the broad trends we can expect in the coming decades, in everything from business to politics to family life. And he explains how we can prepare for the challenges that lie ahead.

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